DoorDash · 20 hours ago
Lead Data Scientist
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$220K/yr - $323K/yr
8+ years expDoorDash is a technology and logistics company aiming to empower local economies. They are seeking a Lead Data Scientist to guide measurement, strategy, and decision-making using advanced analytics, while leading a team to uncover insights that drive operational change.
AppsDeliveryE-Commerce PlatformsFood DeliveryOnline Portals
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of Data Scientists in investigating complex issues and uncovering key drivers of our business, along with your own contributions as an Individual Contributor
Influence the Product and Operations roadmap by making actionable recommendations based on data
Interface frequently with senior leadership to showcase your team’s work and tackle complex business problems
Drive measurement strategy for the area under scope, defining success metrics and implementing best practices around experiment design and statistical analysis
Develop a strategic learning roadmap based on data observations, strategic questions, and hypotheses
Qualification
Required
A degree in Math, Physics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a similar domain
8+ years of experience in Data Science and Product Analytics, primarily in related industries
Strength in leading through your technical chops, and ability to leverage it appropriate in the business context
Deep understanding of, and hands-on experience with experimentation
Experience with data pipelines
Excellent communication and cross-functional working skills, including the ability to present complex findings to non-technical audiences and influence strategic decisions
Must be comfortable regularly exercising discretion and independent judgment in performing job duties, including evaluating options, making informed decisions, and determining appropriate courses of action within the scope of assigned responsibilities
Benefits
401(k) plan with employer matching
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Wellness benefits
Commuter benefits match
Paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
11 paid holidays
Disability and basic life insurance
Family-forming assistance
Mental health program
Company
DoorDash
DoorDash is a food delivery platform that connects customers with local and national businesses. It is a sub-organization of DoorDash.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.22BKey Investors
Durable Capital PartnersT. Rowe PriceDarsana Capital Partners
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.75B
2020-12-09IPO
2020-06-11Series H· $400M
Leadership Team
Tony Xu
CEO and Co-founder
Stanley Tang
Co-Founder / Chief Product Officer
Recent News
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